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The Federal Government provides a number of training opportunities for emergency management/homeland security training that are available to public works professionals. Some of these training opportunities are online while others are in-person. This program will cover the most common training opportunities and provide participants information on how to connect with these free training resources.
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COVID-19 has changed everyone's life around the world in some way. The way we shop, the way we walk down the street, the way we eat food from a restaurant and the way we work. With all of that, we have to continue to prepare for the new normal. Much of the work that public works professionals perform can either be performed remotely or has been deemed "essential" by many local and state governments. The privilege of being able to continue to work does not come without significant changes and challenges to our work environment while posing personal risk to ourselves, our staff, and our families and friends. In this Click, Listen & Learn, we will discuss what our agencies have done, are doing, and will continue to do to work safely performing maintenance operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThe responsibilities of facilities and grounds management staff in small cities and rural areas is never uniform.  Unique duties often include managing cemeteries, harmful insects, and ADA compliance in aging or historic buildings, but the most challenging responsibility is finding resources and…
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What does the phrase “Safety First” mean to you? Is it a slogan, or does it drive everything you do? Explore lessons learned by two agencies on how to go…
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This presentation will provide perspectives from several current and former public sector leaders as they navigate their paths to zero waste. Discussions will include mandatory versus voluntary programs, materials bans…
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This session provides attendees with an inside look at the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast process and capabilities to help improve resilience and preparedness. Discussion will walk through a few…
Read MoreThe transition to electric propulsion and autonomous connected vehicles creates an unprecedented opportunity to reinvent our roads, trails and sidewalks. Infrastructure designed yesterday for private cars, bicycles and pedestrians never…
Read MoreThere are many resources available to develop staff and grow leaders, including books, classes, assessments, seminars, mentors, coaches, and much more. Most of the principles they teach are based on…
Read MorePlanned and presented by APWA’s Fleet Management Committee. Fleet Managers are responsible for the selection, procurement, use and care, and remarketing of their organizations fleet assets. A successful fleet manager…
Read MoreTo address the issue of elevated chloride levels in surface and ground water and the associated environmental impacts these levels are causing, many agencies have been proactively making changes over the last decade in the products they select for deicing and the methods used to apply these products. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the the performance and impacts of alternative deicing methods including: non-chloride based deicers; blends of deicing products, and methods used to reduce the number of applications or the application rates of the deicers used. We’ll also discuss what the future holds for deicing products and practices and we will be seeking your input on what non-traditional practices or products you may be using. This will be a great chance to learn from each other!
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